Need Help Choosing between XD40SC & Glock 27

[Fredtp]

I am trying to decide which one to get for CCW...I have not felt an XD40SC...But my dealer has a Glock 27 but I do not like the grip...seems to short even though I do not have big hands...He says I can put a grip extention on the mag....But......What I would like to know is the grip on the xd40sc longer then the 27? and does it feel better in your hand...? Does anyone have both or have had both and which feels better to you??

Thanks I need your help on this one...

[Ed Ely]

I have both, the G-27 and the SA-XD40SC.

Yes the G-27 does have a shorter grip, thus I use
the pinky finger rest from Pierce. You can also
use other G mags, slip on a sleeve and have an
extended grip. But, that defeats the purpose of
a sub-compact, may as well carry the larger brother.

The XD40SC has become my favorite however.
It does have a naturally longer grip handle. The
same accessories which I mentioned above can also
be applied to the XD40SC.

When I carry either, I carry only a mag with the pinky
rest installed on the mag that is in the firearm. For a
spare magazine, then I carry the hi-cap in order for
a reload if needed.

Given the choice, I would go with the XD40SC.

Ed

[sanjuro]

Originally Posted by Fredtp

I am trying to decide which one to get for CCW...I have not felt an XD40SC...But my dealer has a Glock 27 but I do not like the grip...seems to short even though I do not have big hands...He says I can put a grip extention on the mag....But......What I would like to know is the grip on the xd40sc longer then the 27? and does it feel better in your hand...? Does anyone have both or have had both and which feels better to you??

Thanks I need your help on this one...

You cannot go wrong either way.

I have a G23 & XDsc40. Both feel good and shoot great, though I favor my Glock more these days.

Glock = feels good, shoots great, has more after-market mods & parts availability, Glock stands behind their products pretty well

XDsc = feels great, shoots good, not as many options for aftermarket stuff, LIFETIME WARRANTY

Enjoy the hunt.

[mike1972]

I personally have a very firm belief on this one.

I have owned many a glock, but never an XD. I never liked tha fact that the glock has no manual safety if you plan to CCW.

The glock is one of the greatest, most reliable guns ever made. Period.

But it was designed for military & LEO. It wasnt designed for CCW. Too many glocks have went bang by something acidentally getting caught in the triggerguard. Usually a holster strap, clothing, ect. Especially upon reholstering the gun back to undercover.

Glock is great for on the hip, open carry & the grab/shoot method of operation is an asset in that scenario. Less safeties mean less things to remember to do when under stress.

But for CCW the glock is more prone than other guns to having AD/ND occurrances. Reason being is because no gun can determine between the trigger finger being deliberately used to pull the trigger, or something else besides the operator pulling it back. (remember the Fobus recall, it was only glock that had a recall)

Now, lets look at the XD platform. Yes a few folks have had extractor problems & locking block problems, but compared to the few who complain, there are many many more who are perfectly happy with thier guns & have no problems with them. (Remember, the squeaky wheel is the one that gets the grease.)

But at the same time, a few glock owners have experienced KA-BOOMS (and yes, some with factory ammo) But like with the XDs & thier issues, it is a rare thing. I will not spout off about glocks going ka-boom. And the reason why is because it is a very rare occurance.

Also, SA offers the lifetime warranty on the XD. This is good for folks who are not very good at gunsmithing type activities. ( And most folks aint.) So if your XD ever does have an extractor problem, or locking block problem, you can send it back & they will fix it, or replace it free. The fact that SA isnt selling replacement parts isnt that much of a big deal to the average gun owner due to the fact that they would just send it in for repair. ( Although I do recommend having some type of BU carry gun in case you ever need to have SA fix your XD. Mine is a rugersp101.)

However, the parts issue is more of a concern to those who DO work on thier own guns. As I get to become more intimate with the XD, I will eventually be able to replace parts myself. But by then, I honestly feel the parts issue will no longer be an issue. Note also, that inspecting your locking block & extractor regularly should keep you from having an FTsomething when it matters most. You should see signs before it is a problem. But with a KA-BOOM, you will get no indications of wear before the event happens.

The new XDs have the relief cuts which solves the locking block problem. Just inspect it regulary & you wont have a problem. You will see cracks in the block waaay before it becomes a problem if you look.

On the plus side. It has a manual safety that is easily engagable/ disengagable, using the same grab/shoot simplicity of the glock. When you go to reholster the XD, simply lighten your grip enough to engage the grip safety. The gun will not fire if the grip safety is engaged.

When you are drawing the XD fast & under stress, the grip safety disengages as long as you grab the gun with a proper firing grip. So therfore, it is just as simple as the glock to use, yet allows a reholster that is much safer.

That was the reason I sold my glock23. I was going to buy an XD. I got sidetracked & am buying a Saiga right now, but an XD will be my next gun purchase after the Saiga.

When I went to my range & rented the XD in all 3 calibers, Including the 45acp, I shot better than I ever have with any of my glocks. That & the fact the gun felt better in my hands than my old glock prompted me to sell the glock. For what the guns are made for, both glock & XD do just fine accuracy wise.

( Although it was my experience that even though I had never shot an XD until I rented one, and had shot glocks for a few years, I still did better with the XD.)

IMHO if the gun is going to be for CCW, I think you would be better served & be allowed more of a cushion for AD/NDs with the XD.

Hopefully knowing the above will help in your descision making. All things after the above are just personal preference as far as grip, feel, look of gun, ect.


ETA: this link...

http://springfield-armory.primediaou...SPstory11.html

[Oni]

Don't let the salesmen force you into one or the other, If the firearm doesn't feel right in your hand it wasn't meant to be. I'm not very fond of Glocks supposed Ka-Boom issues, but that should not be an issue if the Glock is holstered correctly, which isn't that difficult to do and despite said problems it is really a great harmless (to yourself when holstered lol) firearm.

I not partial to the glock line though it is probably one of those "aquired gun tastes"

Any way you look at it with an XD S.A. will definitely take care of you with it's lifetime warranty. The proprietary parts issue still disturbs me, though that won't hinder you from coming home from the range and field stripping your xd for a cleaning.. ^.^

The XD series is somewhat new compared to glock and still growing so it can be a very impressionable line which the customers decide what direction it goes in with enough force.

Make a list of what you expect out of a firearm before you hit the range.

[stunksinatl]

Originally Posted by Oni

I'm not very fond of Glocks supposed Ka-Boom issues, but that should not be an issue if the Glock is holstered correctly

???

No offense, Oni, but what does the Ka-Boom problem have to do with holstering? Please elaborate.

-stunks

[Oni]

*sighs* I assumed a "ka-boom" issue is/was when the firearm shot out a bullet when holstered. None of us have pre-cognative powers to know when a gun can do that. Believe what you want but I side with S.A.'s XD line because of their extra rear mounted handgrip safety.

[Frenchy]

Originally Posted by Oni

*sighs* I assumed a "ka-boom" issue is/was when the firearm shot out a bullet when holstered. None of us have pre-cognative powers to know when a gun can do that. Believe what you want but I side with S.A.'s XD line because of their extra rear mounted handgrip safety.

Actually it had to do with the supposed combination of a tight chamber and an unsupported portion of that chamber at the 6 o’clock position, mostly affecting the higher pressure .40 S&W cartridge.

[Oni]

Originally Posted by Frenchy

Actually it had to do with the supposed combination of a tight chamber and an unsupported portion of that chamber at the 6 o’clock position, mostly affecting the higher pressure .40 S&W cartridge.

Ah! Thanks for the Clarification Frenchy, now I won't go about steam headed because of knowing the wrong definition.

[[TASF]Maverick]

Whichever is comfortable to you.

Pick both of them up and quickly aim at something safe and see which one you are closer with. That will help you determine which one will "naturally" be better for you. After that, make sure you like the trigger.